58 Fantastic Films from 2017

A woman tasked with upholding a generations-old custom faces a devastating dilemma: she must choose between her granddaughter's safety and a deeply held conviction that has confined her for years.

When Laura begins teaching two orphaned students at a plantation, she notices unsettling things. She suspects the source of these odd occurrences lies with the plantation's previous caretaker and his romantic partner.

Ordinary People is a family portrait of sixteen-year-old Jane and her boyfriend, Aries, who live independently in the bustling streets of Manila. They survive as pickpockets, but their lives shift dramatically when they unexpectedly become parents. Barely a month into…

On Ema's birthday, her father sends her to read comics in the closet while he gets ready for her party. But the celebration might be overshadowed by something else entirely: an alien invasion.

A psychopath experiences a transformative journey after taking a novel drug. The experience unlocks unfamiliar emotions, forcing him to confront and question his own moral code for the very first time.

EL GANZO follows a short but profound connection between two isolated people during a journey through a rarely-seen side of Mexico. The story explores themes of identity and self-discovery, focusing on a struggling artist poised for a major creative advance…

In 2039, prisons have transformed into online platforms where the public can decide the prisoners' meals, clothing, entertainment, and even their fighting opponents. The success of Panopticon TV, which offers this level of control, is leading to its expansion to…

Philip inherits his family's business from his father and is unexpectedly visited by the ghosts of his ancestors. As a night unfolds filled with murder, a secret romance, and mistaken identities, Philip discovers a deeply hidden family secret.

Vida and Arthur have very different upbringings. This sensitive and often quirky story explores how conflicting family loyalties test love, offering a contemporary take on the classic Romeo and Juliet narrative.

Hassan and Fatma work on a farm owned by the wealthy Mourad. In the early days of the January 25th revolution, Ali escapes from prison and seeks refuge with his cousin Hassan. Hassan offers him shelter, but soon Mourad discovers…

A satellite has disappeared, and the only lead is a trail to a remote village near the forest. Investigating, a team discovers something extraterrestrial returned with the satellite. With time running out, they must fight to uncover the horrifying truth…

In a secluded village in Portugal's Alentejo region, a dispute erupts. Landowner José Vitorino, whose property is dotted with prehistoric monuments, plans to construct an opulent solarium on land revered for its ancient stones and sacred history. Ignoring local protests…

Set in modern-day Greece, the film follows seven individuals at breaking points, each on the verge of collapse. Though their lives appear distinct, they are linked by a shared, desperate act: a final phone call to the "Life Line" psychological…

After a cataclysmic event reshapes the world, a father unexpectedly finds himself reunited with his daughter amidst the ruins. He's determined to make their day together memorable, even though they are no longer alive.

Based on post-war Vienna police records, the story follows five young individuals whose lives took a turn for the worse. Three women made impulsive choices that led them astray, one man turned to crime, and another committed murder.

Tonight, Hada visits Daniel because her last child's tooth has fallen out. Daniel doesn't expect that his worst enemy is light itself.

A lonely boy with mental disabilities forms a bond with his reflection in an old mirror. The reflection, a demonic entity, commands him to commit a series of murders targeting those he cares about.

In a strict rural community in the Black Forest, Peter and Lisbeth are young lovers facing hardship. Lisbeth is from a wealthy glassblowing family, while Peter works as a poor coal miner. Desperate for wealth and status, Peter makes a…

A man repeatedly finds himself waking in a city square, trapped in a relentless pursuit by four masked assassins. With each failed escape, he struggles to piece together his lost identity and uncover the truth behind those who orchestrated his…

A stranger appears in a quiet village, followed by the sudden outbreak of a strange illness. A local police officer becomes involved and must unravel the mystery behind the sickness to protect his daughter.

Sixty years separate colonial and modern-day Angola, linked by a haunting island. In the past, a fortress on the island was the site of a terrible tragedy, a tomb for revolutionaries exiled from the mainland. Now, construction of a luxury…

A father and his two teenage sons head to a remote mountain cabin for some time together. Their planned bonding trip takes a dangerous turn when a lost traveler shows up, forcing them to fight for their lives.

Professional snowboarder Steve derails a lucrative photoshoot with a prank, leaving him, his girlfriend Branka, and friend Joschi stranded on the mountain. Seeking refuge in a lively après-ski tavern, they find themselves caught in a nightmare when a scientific experiment…

The owner of a small-town strip club fights to protect her business, her dancers, and herself when infected people attack on the last night of operation, leading to chaos.

Deep within the Brazilian government's hidden offices, a ruthless boss employs a time machine to force his sluggish staff into relentless work.

Drugdealer is desperate to escape his life with his pregnant girlfriend, but a time loop complicates everything.

A woman with a secret persuades her husband to join her on a romantic camping trip in a secluded forest, hoping to reconnect. Their peaceful getaway is shattered when a mysterious creature brutally attacks a group of hunters nearby. Trapped…

Inside an abandoned mansion, a pair of frogs navigate the unfamiliar space, driven by their basic needs.

Two teenage sisters, forced to flee their home, join other survivors and journey away from London by river. They begin a long and difficult journey across the desolate countryside of Britain.

"The Citizen" follows a middle-aged African man, Wilson, a political refugee in his late fifties, as he repeatedly fails his Hungarian citizenship exam. Despite eloquently reciting Hungarian poetry, he's stumped by questions about the name of a periodical and a…

In the late 1920s, *The Age of Shadows* depicts the escalating conflict between a band of resistance fighters attempting to smuggle explosives from Shanghai to Seoul for use against Japanese targets, and the Japanese agents determined to intercept them.

A couple of teenagers' harmless late-night prank calls spiral into terror when a strange person retaliates, turning their own game into a frightening ordeal.

A struggling fisherman from North Korea unexpectedly crosses the border and becomes a defector. He is then recruited and trained as a spy by a driven South Korean military officer.

A man with a gentle nature discovers a startling truth about his own existence: he is not human, but a machine.

"Time Rodent" is a visually striking short film using unique animation to depict the world's future – from 5 to 100,000 years hence. It's an abstract, comic parable about civilization's decline and the potential evolution of its inhabitants. The story…

Angel is a self-absorbed man who disrespects women. Successful in his career as a publicity director, he frequently takes advantage of young actresses, leaving his family to deal with the fallout. This is about to change. One night, overwhelmed by…

A village girl journeys to Vientiane, the Lao capital, to look after her wealthy cousin. Her cousin has become blind and developed the ability to speak with the deceased.

A driven young woman and a troubled occultist undertake a perilous ritual, risking everything – their lives and their very souls – in pursuit of their desires.

Marty dreams of becoming a comic book artist and harbors a secret crush on his best friend, Sally, who's a brilliant inventor. Their romance faces challenges: Sally's parents are monstrous, and her boyfriend is unpleasant. Marty, meanwhile, feels helpless despite…

Each day, a spontaneous artistic creation unfolds, directly responding to current events reported in the French newspaper Libération. It's a continuous process of improvisation, fueled by the world's news.

In Albania, a family facing hardship and bound by tradition is forced to stand together when a secretive group threatens them. This conflict escalates into a traditional blood feud, a recurring and deeply ingrained aspect of Balkan life.

Hope fades. Life persists.

The Forest of the Lost Souls is a secluded and expansive woodland, sadly known as Portugal's most frequented site for suicides. One summer morning, two strangers encounter each other deep within the trees.

A group of young adults' night out takes a strange turn when an unexplained natural event occurs. The following morning brings something far beyond a simple hangover.

Mozambique in 1989 is devastated by civil war. The train linking Nampula to Malawi offers a perilous lifeline for those risking everything to trade goods. Traveling slowly on damaged tracks, the journey is fraught with danger. Mariamu, a regular passenger,…

In a chaotic future, Neil Stryker, the world's top secret agent, must rescue his son from the dangerous grasp of his former mentor, a notorious figure.

Two local reporters, taking their children for a walk, spot a military presence on a nearby hill. Curious about the activity, they open their door to two strangers and are suddenly taken hostage in their own home.

This animated film is a prequel to "Train to Busan." It follows a group of survivors as they struggle to cope with a sudden zombie outbreak in downtown Seoul.

Nídia is struggling with depression, feeling increasingly isolated and unloved by her husband. As her solitude intensifies, she starts experiencing visions of a child, who becomes a source of comfort and profoundly alters her perspective on life.

In modern-day Russia, a young couple scores a bargain on a second-hand BMW. They soon discover, however, that the car comes with an unwanted spectral resident.

In a cramped Prague hotel room, a group of close friends share stories. Their recollections of recent events diverge, revealing conflicting perspectives on what actually happened.

Following a casual encounter, Deb awakens to find herself in the midst of a zombie outbreak.

Edgar works at a pig slaughterhouse and dreams of Ginette, a stripper he adores. He's planning to propose when he discovers her in bed with her boss. Stunned, Edgar loses his ability to speak and wakes up with the voice…

Djata is a carefree 12-year-old living in a harsh dictatorship isolated from the rest of the world. When the government arrests his father, Peter, and Djata and his mother Hannah are branded as enemies of the state, the boy is…

Marc, a driven and accomplished man, receives a terminal cancer diagnosis with only months to live. Refusing to accept death, he chooses cryopreservation. His partner is heartbroken. Seventy years later, Marc is revived – the first successful cryogenic resuscitation. However,…

When her daughter is abducted after a tragic accident, Virginia is given a chance to live for one more day – a day to save her child. In her desperate attempt to rescue her daughter, Virginia discovers that some things…